STEM OPT Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles in defense, cloud security, and financial infrastructure regularly hire STEM OPT candidates with degrees in computer science, information security, or a related CIP-coded field. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your I-983 training plan maps directly to your degree.
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Responsible for ensuring information and data on computer systems is protected and all networks and computer systems are adequately secure to prevent unauthorized access. Lead execution of complex response to computer security incidents according to the Information Security Policies and Industry Best Practices. Lead efforts of and provide timely updates and recommendations to multiple business units during response. Contribute to a team of cybersecurity professionals while working with threat data, writing reports, briefing event details to leadership, and coordinating remediation with personnel. Lead analysis of potential impact of new threats and exploits and communicate risks to Cyber Security Engineering. Monitor information security related web sites including SANS Internet Storm Center and mailing lists – BugTraq, to stay up to date on current attacks and trends. Ensure technology employed by the Incident Response team compliments operational processes. Investigate and analyze relevant response activities using Cybersecurity Incident Response plans to end malicious activity and restore business operations. Understand and apply concepts of computer forensics. Provide guidance to tier one and other first responders for proper handling of Information Security Incidents. Perform operations according to Cybersecurity Defense Operations plan to detect and mitigate potential or real-time internal and external threats. Participate in industry task forces and working groups where appropriate to understand current and future threats. Develop requirements for technical capabilities for cyber incident management. Recommend configuration changes to improve the performance, usability, and value of cyber analysis tools. Assess internal and external cybersecurity attacks using cybersecurity standards and tools including Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR) to identify specific vulnerabilities. Manage the information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness. Troubleshoot very complex, cross-business issues within existing security and privacy protections. Perform root cause analysis and make recommendations on changes. Coach and mentor less senior Cyber Security employees. Identify and manage risks, recommending improvements to Incidents Response Processes and Procedures. Develop strong relationships to deliver business value using Business Relationship Management practices.
Responsibilities
- Positions require a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Cybersecurity, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Operations or Investigations Analyst or related position.
- Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Cybersecurity, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Operations or Investigations Analyst or related position.
- Experience to include: Investigate cybersecurity applying concepts of computer forensics; Cybersecurity Threat Analysis; Cybersecurity Incident Response; Cybersecurity Defense Operations plans; Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR); Root cause analysis; Business Relationship Management practices; Risk Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Start Date of Posting: 4/23/26
End Date of Posting: 5/8/26
Position: REMOTE
- Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum: $127,530 - $155,870
Job: Systems/Information Technology
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Off-site Remote
Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary: $127530
Max Salary: $155870
ReqID: 2428354
Relocation Package: Yes
100% On-Site: No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
DESCRIPTION
Responsible for ensuring information and data on computer systems is protected and all networks and computer systems are adequately secure to prevent unauthorized access. Lead execution of complex response to computer security incidents according to the Information Security Policies and Industry Best Practices. Lead efforts of and provide timely updates and recommendations to multiple business units during response. Contribute to a team of cybersecurity professionals while working with threat data, writing reports, briefing event details to leadership, and coordinating remediation with personnel. Lead analysis of potential impact of new threats and exploits and communicate risks to Cyber Security Engineering. Monitor information security related web sites including SANS Internet Storm Center and mailing lists – BugTraq, to stay up to date on current attacks and trends. Ensure technology employed by the Incident Response team compliments operational processes. Investigate and analyze relevant response activities using Cybersecurity Incident Response plans to end malicious activity and restore business operations. Understand and apply concepts of computer forensics. Provide guidance to tier one and other first responders for proper handling of Information Security Incidents. Perform operations according to Cybersecurity Defense Operations plan to detect and mitigate potential or real-time internal and external threats. Participate in industry task forces and working groups where appropriate to understand current and future threats. Develop requirements for technical capabilities for cyber incident management. Recommend configuration changes to improve the performance, usability, and value of cyber analysis tools. Assess internal and external cybersecurity attacks using cybersecurity standards and tools including Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR) to identify specific vulnerabilities. Manage the information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness. Troubleshoot very complex, cross-business issues within existing security and privacy protections. Perform root cause analysis and make recommendations on changes. Coach and mentor less senior Cyber Security employees. Identify and manage risks, recommending improvements to Incidents Response Processes and Procedures. Develop strong relationships to deliver business value using Business Relationship Management practices.
Responsibilities
- Positions require a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Cybersecurity, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Operations or Investigations Analyst or related position.
- Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Cybersecurity, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Operations or Investigations Analyst or related position.
- Experience to include: Investigate cybersecurity applying concepts of computer forensics; Cybersecurity Threat Analysis; Cybersecurity Incident Response; Cybersecurity Defense Operations plans; Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR); Root cause analysis; Business Relationship Management practices; Risk Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Start Date of Posting: 4/23/26
End Date of Posting: 5/8/26
Position: REMOTE
- Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum: $127,530 - $155,870
Job: Systems/Information Technology
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Off-site Remote
Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary: $127530
Max Salary: $155870
ReqID: 2428354
Relocation Package: Yes
100% On-Site: No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Confirm your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code qualifies under the STEM OPT extension list maintained by DHS. Cybersecurity programs (CIP 11.1003) and computer science programs (CIP 11.0701) typically qualify, but network administration or general IT degrees may not.
Check E-Verify status before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension to be valid. Search the E-Verify employer database directly to confirm enrollment before you sign anything. Federal contractors are required to participate, making them reliable targets.
Build your I-983 training plan around security domains
Your I-983 must detail specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For cybersecurity engineering roles, map training goals to NIST frameworks, threat modeling methodologies, or zero-trust architecture work you'll perform, not just your job title or team.
Target clearance-eligible roles with OPT timelines in mind
Many Principal Cybersecurity Engineer positions at defense contractors require security clearances that can take 12 to 18 months to process. Focus your search on roles where clearance is preferred but not required to start, giving you time to pursue H-1B sponsorship in parallel.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with STEM OPT hiring history
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles at employers with verified STEM OPT and E-Verify participation. This cuts the research time spent confirming employer eligibility before you apply.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS allows you to file the I-765 for your STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Submitting early protects your authorization if adjudication runs long, and your existing EAD remains valid while the extension is pending.
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Find Principal Cybersecurity Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a computer science or information security degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension for this role?
Yes, if your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science (CIP 11.0701), computer and information systems security (CIP 11.1003), and related engineering fields typically qualify. Your DSO can confirm your specific CIP code. A general information technology or business technology degree may not qualify even if your job title is in cybersecurity.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT extension to be valid?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT. Your employer must be actively enrolled before your extension begins, not just registered. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool. Federal contractors and subcontractors are generally required to participate, which makes them more predictable targets for STEM OPT job seekers in cybersecurity.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer position?
Your I-983 must directly connect the work you'll perform to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer role, this means specifying security architecture design, vulnerability assessment methodologies, incident response protocols, or compliance framework implementation you'll own. Generic descriptions like 'performs security work' are insufficient. USCIS expects a clear line from your degree field to your daily responsibilities.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT is still active when your H-1B petition is filed and selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year your H-1B takes effect. You can continue working in your Principal Cybersecurity Engineer role without interruption. Your employer doesn't need to take additional action beyond ensuring the H-1B petition is timely filed before your OPT end date.
Where can I find Principal Cybersecurity Engineer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate lists Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles filtered for employers with STEM OPT and E-Verify eligibility, so you're not spending time vetting employer compliance manually. Employers in defense contracting, financial services, and enterprise cloud security are among the most consistent STEM OPT hirers in this role category, and Migrate Mate surfaces those postings with the relevant authorization details already verified.
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